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Converse Giving

Converse is a non-profit organization that receives critical funding from our generous alumni, campus community, and organizational partners.

Your investment fuels Converse’s mission to empower our students to see clearly, decide wisely, and act justly.

09/05/2026

🎶Alma Mater, dear to everyone. We love you now, we’ll love you when our college days are done. 🎶 Converse certainly leaves a lasting impression. Our alumni artists have turned their memories, experiences, and stories into expressive works of art. Make sure to purchase your tickets to A Portrait of Converse so you can view all of these in person. Which one will you be bidding on?

09/04/2026

Get your paddle numbers ready! We have four incredible artists featured in our live auction…and you can only bid on them at A Portrait of Converse. Just a few days left to purchase your tickets and join us for an evening of art and impact. www.converse.edu/artauction

09/03/2026

Converse University has some exceptionally talented students. We can’t wait for you to see these works up close at A Portrait of Converse, September 16. Join us on campus to meet the artists, hear their stories, and bid on a piece you love! Tickets can be purchased at www.converse.edu/artauction.

08/28/2026

Kat McCall graduated from Converse in 1984. She was a beloved friend, mother, wife, teacher, nurse, sister, daughter, and Augusta-based watercolor artist. Kat officially started Kat McCall Papers | Mark the Moment in February 2018. She had no degree in business or marketing, or formal art training but always dreamed of building an art-based business. In September 2024, Kat died during Hurricane Helene. The Kat McCall Papers Team continues to carry out her vision by pairing her original artwork and design styles with new art and designs created by her student and protégés. We are grateful to exhibit a beautiful fine art print of an original Kat McCall watercolor in the silent auction at A Portrait of Converse on September 16. Thank you, Kat McCall Papers for supporting Converse and preserving Kat’s legacy. Tickets are available until September 4 at www.converse.edu/artauction.

08/26/2026

Take a look at these closeups of more creative pieces that will be featured at A Portrait of Converse. Follow along for a full view of these sneak peeks and don’t forget to purchase your tickets by August 31!

08/25/2026

Here’s a sneak peek at a few of the incredible pieces that will be featured at A Portrait of Converse. Have you purchased your tickets yet? You definitely don’t want to miss your chance at owning one (or several) of these amazing creations…and you’ll be supporting Converse at the same time!

08/21/2026

There’s something magical about Converse. The friendships. The traditions. The moments that helped shape us. Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the artistry, stories, and enduring legacy of Converse through a curated art auction benefiting the Converse Fund. Purchase your tickets at www.converse.edu/artauction

05/28/2026

Reflecting on Reunion Weekend, one comment stayed with us: “This love of place, and all of its traditions, the friendships and community, this is what I want everyone's college experience to be.”

This kind of experience doesn’t just happen. It’s carried forward by those who believe in it. Today’s students, and the generations to come, are searching for that same sense of home. You can help make that possible.

By including Converse in your estate plans through our partnership with FreeWill, you ensure that future generations can find a home at Converse. You’ll also be welcomed into the Mary Wilson Gee Society. Make a planned gift today and join a community wishing to leave a lasting legacy.

Link: https://frwill.link/4n9nkL3

05/11/2026

We are delighted to share that Converse Giving is once again hosting a campaign to create notes of encouragement, wisdom, and congratulations for our graduating seniors! We will provide personalized, keepsake notes for our newest alumni at Commencement rehearsal on May 21.

Anyone can participate! Donors who purchase notes can either designate a message for a particular senior, or write a general note of congratulations to share with any student who may not receive a note from a parent or loved one. With the help of our Converse community, we can ensure that every graduate feels loved and supported as they celebrate this momentous achievement. 💜💛

Graduation notes are $25 each, with proceeds going to The Converse Fund. Link: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/ShareYourChair
Please submit your note by May 15 - thank you!

Converse Alumni Association
Converse University

05/04/2026

We offer our sincere thanks to everyone who showed their support for the Liz White Calvert '84 Spirit of Converse Scholarship on April 27 (Liz's birthday.) With your help, and thanks to the generous matching support of her little brother David White, we raised $25,016 to strengthen this scholarship and ensure that her legacy continues to open doors for students.

Liz was a true embodiment of the spirit of the Converse community. She was a devoted alumna, a member of the Converse Board of Trustees, and her commitment reflected an unwavering and lifelong dedication to the Converse mission. Thank you for helping to celebrate her life and memory in this meaningful and impactful way.

Converse Alumni Association

Address

580 East Main Street
Spartanburg, SC
29302

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+18645969000

Website

http://converse.edu/giving

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